TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Wooden Toys Product Category

Empilable Titoon le Clown by VILAC

Kids can play with the differently sized rings in bright blue, pink, orange and yellow, which is the circus clowns body. A cone hat sits on top of the circus clown's head, and his painted face, bright red balloon nose and cone hat attracts the attention of crowds. 12/19/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden ABC Blocks 2/Cart by VILAC

Set in a traditional pull cart, ABC blocks and numbers, punctuation marks and mathematical signs are modernized with a fresh font, new colors and rounded edges. 12/19/2005 (Price: $46.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mouse Box (Boîte à Souris) by CHELONA

This toy is like a traditional shape sorter, only children learn their shapes by fitting mice into cheese. 12/19/2005 (Price: $45.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Discovery Blocks by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

This is a diverse six-block set in bright basic colors. Each block comes with a unique feature such as a mirror, a jingling bell, a push button, a yellow view, a rattle and a kaleidoscope. 12/19/2005 (Price: $18.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Patience Blocks by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

The set includes three blocks, each one of the primary colors, and each has its own distinct puzzle embedded inside. 12/19/2005 (Price: $11.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Made by Me by MAPLE LANDMARK WOODCRAFT CO.

The Made by Me kits come in six different vehicle styles — bug, racer, truck, tractor, train and tugboat. The vehicle bodies are 4” long, crafted from pine and sanded smooth to the touch. Each kit comes with unfinished wheels and axles for assembly, plus the vehicle body. The train engine kit even comes with a smokestack. Easy-to-follow assembly instructions are included under the tag ($1.90). New for summer 2006 were boxed Made by Me kits. Each box set comes with one of each vehicle (four in all) with wheels and axles to match, and a smokestack for the train. An instruction sheet ($7.60) is included. “Made by Me's [kits] are the product of imagination…[and] meet the needs of such a wide range of children and abilities,” Barb Rainville of Maple Landmark told TDmonthly. The product was named one of the 100 Best Children’s Products of 2006 by Dr. Toy. 12/9/2005 (Price: $4.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chatterblocks by MAPLE LANDMARK WOODCRAFT CO.

Better than generic A-Z alphabet blocks, Maple Landmark’s Chatterblocks have multiples of popular letters. The 16-piece block set is available in an “Antique”  style. The “Antique” style blocks are cubes that measure 2¾” and are made from pine. The blocks have a distressed white finish with printed, old-fashioned looking brown lettering. The “Antique” style blocks go perfectly in a country décor as well as any place where there is something to say! 12/9/2005 (Price: $72.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kits4Kids Castle by CHALLENGE & FUN INC.

Easy assembly...no tools, no glue, no nails! Can be painted by the children as part of the fun! Comes in packs of 2. 11/21/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Catty by DJECO

Catty is super sweet and very happy, because she carries a newly caught fish in her mouth. When kids pull her cord, her tail and ears move, too. She measures 30 x 23 x 15 cm. Djeco is a Paris-based company that makes beautifully designed toys of wood and other sturdy materials. 11/21/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Melissa & Doug Blockables™ Dinosaur Snap and Play, Mix and Match Connect... by Melissa & Doug, LLC

Melissa & Doug Blockables are solid wood building blocks that connect, stack, and invite open-ended play. Designed for children ages 2 and up, the smooth, colorful blocks feature special connectors that snap together easily, letting kids build the dinosaurs shown in the illustrated instructions or mix and match pieces to create their own unique characters and creations. This dinosaur play set comes with 33 blocks, 29 connectors, 5 felt pieces with built-in connectors, 2 arm connectors, and instructions to build a T-rex, apatosaurus, pterodactyl, plesiosaurus, triceratops, stegosaurus, a volcano, and more. The set is compatible with all other Blockables play sets, and the packaging folds out into a play space—the sturdy box with a handle makes cleanup and carrying easy. Blockables are designed to support fine motor skills, problem-solving, matching, and storytelling, helping kids build confidence as they create their own toys. This set makes a thoughtful gift for preschool and older children, ages 2 to 7, offering hands-on, screen-free play. The product is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC C156584), with certification applying to new inventory. 10/1/2025 (Price: $43.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden Chocolate Factory Play Set by Melissa & Doug, LLC

Sweeten up playtime by ordering, assembling, displaying, and gifting deliciously fun pretend play candy treats. The Melissa & Doug Wooden Chocolate Factory Play Set lets kids create imaginative filled play chocolate candies with durable plastic tops and bottoms and colorful wooden fillings that can be decorated wit 8/22/2025 (Price: $70.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sort, Stock, Select Wooden Vending Machine Play Set by Melissa & Doug, LLC

Satisfy hungry imaginations with the push of a button! Open up the back of the unique wooden vending machine and stock it with nine double-sided play food packages, including snack bars, drinks, and pouches. On the front, select an item, insert a color-matching play coin or bank card, press the corresponding letter and 8/22/2025 (Price: $87.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden Food Groups Play Set – Produce by Melissa & Doug, LLC

Enjoy well-balanced play with wooden play food from the produce (fruit and vegetable) food group, including a banana, tomato, watermelon, onion, and broccoli. The realistic play food is crafted to last for countless hours of imaginative play and stores in a sturdy wooden tray for easy sorting. Kids two-years-old and ol 8/22/2025 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ms. Rachel™ Wooden Peek-a-Boo Jumbo Peg Puzzle – 4 Pieces by Melissa & Doug, LLC

Peek-a-boo, Ms. Rachel™ sees you! The four-piece Melissa & Doug® Ms. Rachel™ Wooden Peek-a-Boo Jumbo Peg Puzzle features extra thick and sturdy wooden pieces in different shapes, and jumbo pegs that are easy for small hands to grasp. Bright colors and sweet illustrations of favorite Ms. Rachel characters, as well as a special peek-a-boo child-safe mirror, keep young ones, ages one year and older, actively engaged. Pictures under pieces help with matching and boost self-esteem. Encourage language, memory, spatial awareness, problem-solving skills, and more with this Melissa and Doug puzzle & Melissa and Doug toys. These Melissa and Doug toys are toddler learning toys, designed by Ms. Rachel and developmental experts, to support all children, through their ages and stages, from 1-5+ years. Ms. Rachel toys are ideal newborn toys, toddler toys, preschool toys, and wooden toys. From baby shower gifts to baby essentials, these products help babies and families learn, bond, and thrive. Ms. Rachel is a real teacher and passionate educator, with two master’s degrees in education, who creates research-based videos and products to support learning for littles. 8/22/2025 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ms. Rachel™ Wooden Song Puzzle – 6 Pieces by Melissa & Doug, LLC

A Melissa & Doug exclusive! Sing along to six of Ms. Rachel’s most popular songs as your child matches each beautifully crafted puzzle piece to its spot on the board. 8/22/2025 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney Snacks & Popcorn Wooden Food Counter by Melissa & Doug, LLC

Get playtime popping with play food popcorn and treats inspired by Disney’s Mickey Mouse and friends! With the colorful wooden snack counter featuring Disney characters, kids can pop play popcorn and serve up play versions of favorite Disney snacks. There’s a Mickey-shaped wooden pretzel that hangs on a display hook, M 8/22/2025 (Price: $120.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ms. Rachel™ Wooden Learning Blocks by Melissa & Doug, LLC

A Melissa & Doug exclusive! Stack, sort, and sequence your way to learning through play with these embossed wooden blocks and activity cards. Includes: 30 wooden blocks, including upper and lowercase letters of the alphabet and “dice game” blocks. 10 double-sided “grow with me” activity cards. 8/22/2025 (Price: $32.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden Food Groups Play Set – Protein by Melissa & Doug, LLC

Enjoy well-balanced play with wooden play food from the protein food group, including a chicken leg, hot dog, egg, steak, fish, and a burger. The realistic play food is crafted to last for countless hours of imaginative play and stores in a sturdy wooden tray for easy sorting. Kids two-years-old and older will find the 8/22/2025 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Daily Routines Chart by Melissa & Doug, LLC

Help kids establish good morning and nighttime habits right from the start with the sturdy wooden Melissa & Doug My Daily Routines Chart! Kids will love flipping the wooden illustrated bungee-hinged flaps to reveal a gold star when they finish doing simple tasks on their own. There are five “start the day” routines on one side (get dressed, brush teeth, brush hair, eat breakfast, put on shoes) and five “time for bed” routines on the other (take a bath, put on PJs, brush teeth, use the potty, read a book). Empower kids to be independent and help boost self-esteem with every flip of a flap! A built-in fold-out stand allows kids to keep the chart by their bedside or they can carry it with them or hang it with the attached cord handle. Includes language stickers for non-English speakers, and some blank ones to customize the routines! This product is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits, and that forests are protected for future generations. Please note that FSC certification applies to new inventory only (FSC C156584) 8/22/2025 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Feed, Walk & Poo Pup Play Set by Melissa & Doug, LLC

This wooden pull-toy from Melissa & Doug is sure to have little animal lovers zooming around the room and giggling with joy! Feed the adorable pooch one of the three wooden dog “treats” (bone-side up), then use the attached leash to take it for a rolling stroll. After about eight feet (2.4 meters), the piece magica 8/22/2025 (Price: $26.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden Food Groups Play Set – Dairy by Melissa & Doug, LLC

Enjoy well-balanced play with wooden play food from the dairy food group, including milk, butter, two cheeses, and a yogurt cup. The realistic play food is crafted to last for countless hours of imaginative play and stores in a sturdy wooden tray for easy sorting. Kids two-years-old and older will find the set fun to p 8/22/2025 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ms. Rachel™ Wooden Phonics Alphabet Sound Puzzle - 24 Pieces by Melissa & Doug, LLC

Kids will love hearing and learning to say the alphabet with their favorite educator, Ms. Rachel! The 26-piece Melissa & Doug® Ms. Rachel™ Wooden Phonics Alphabet Sound Puzzle includes favorites from Ms. Rachel’s popular baby and toddler videos. Lift the pieces to hear Ms. Rachel pronounce letter sounds and words t 8/22/2025 (Price: $32.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BRIO World Exploding Tunnel by Ravensburger

BOOM! Let’s blow open the mountain and drive on through with the 36044 Exploding Tunnel. This large mountain set with realistic stone-finish is a great addition to any BRIO world and conceals a hidden railway passage inside. Insert the TNT into the hole and watch as the mountain explodes to reveal the secret tunnel. Crafted from sturdy plastic and wooden pieces, this train tunnel interlocks easily with other BRIO World toys via the curved wooden track passing through it. About BRIO World: BRIO World is our open-ended play system that grows with your child. All BRIO World toys work with each other to create an entirely customisable world that’s great for challenging growing minds. There are endless combinations of imaginative play waiting to be explored and this playset fits right in – just pick up a piece and start building your world. 36044 Exploding Tunnel includes 3 pieces: 1x Exploding Tunnel with detachable parts, 1x TNT Load, 1x Wagon. 8/22/2025 (Price: $22.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BRIO World Train Set Ascending Curves Track Pack by Ravensburger

Take your BRIO World train sets to new heights with the 33995 Ascending Curves Track Pack. These twisty-turny, uppy-downy tracks bring speed, height and a splash of colour to your railway tracks. Use this train track set on its own as a closed-circuit track or build it into any existing BRIO World layout for added height, speed and fun. 33995 Ascending Curves Track Pack includes16 pieces; 2x plastic ascending curve tracks, 2x ascending curve supports, 2x wooden ascending tracks, 4x wooden curve tracks, 6x supporting pillars. 8/22/2025 (Price: $32.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fisher-Price Wooden Jungle Friends Puzzle Baby Toy for Kids 2 Years and ... by Mattel, Inc.

This wooden puzzle collection features four engaging themes—outer space, ocean, music, and jungle safari—to capture a child’s imagination. Each puzzle includes nine easy-to-connect pieces, making it accessible for little hands. The wood comes from FSC-certified forests, ensuring responsible sourcing. You can help your child collect all four puzzles over time; each is sold separately and subject to availability. Inspired by the Montessori Method, this toy supports the development of fine motor skills, problem-solving, and social interaction for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2 and up. 8/19/2025 (Price: $21.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]